Pakistan U-19s set for tri-series test ahead of World Cup
Farhan Yousuf Retains Captaincy
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced the Pakistan Under-19 squad for the upcoming tri-nation series in Zimbabwe and the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, with Farhan Yousuf retaining his role as captain.
The young skipper will continue to lead the side as Pakistan looks to fine-tune its combinations ahead of the global tournament.
One Change in Squad
According to official details, the selectors made one change to the previously announced squad, bringing in Umar Zaib in place of Mohammad Huzaifa.
Usman Khan has been named vice-captain, providing leadership support during the high-pressure fixtures.
Complete Pakistan U-19 Squad
The squad includes:
- Farhan Yousuf (Captain)
- Usman Khan (Vice-Captain)
- Abdul Subhan
- Ahmad Hussain
- Ali Hasan Baloch
- Ali Raza
- Daniyal Ali Khan
- Hamza Zahoor
- Huzaifa Ahsan
- Umar Zaib
- Momin Qamar
- Mohammad Sayyam
- Mohammad Shayan
- Niqab Shafiq
- Sameer Minhas
The selection reflects a blend of consistency and emerging talent, as Pakistan eyes a strong performance on the international stage.
Tri-Nation Series in Zimbabwe
The tri-nation series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and host Zimbabwe, will be played from December 25 to January 6.
The series is expected to provide valuable match exposure and competitive experience for the young Pakistani side ahead of the World Cup.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2026
The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from January 15 to February 6, jointly hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Pakistan will be aiming to reclaim youth cricket glory and build momentum with a confident showing in the lead-up series.